Senior Account Executive, Corporate Strategy, Ruder Finn

Responsibilities

• Serve in a client-facing role across multiple client accounts, supporting client communications, media relations, executive visibility, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Develop and execute proactive media relations programs, including media list development, pitching, relationship building, and securing coverage across business, technology, trade, and industry media.
• Draft and edit high-quality communications materials including press releases, media pitches, executive bylines, briefing documents, speaking abstracts, client correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Support executive thought leadership programs, including content development, media strategy, speaking opportunities, and executive positioning initiatives.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify media opportunities, industry trends, competitive intelligence, and emerging issues relevant to clients.
• Help develop strategic recommendations and communications plans that address client challenges and business objectives.
• Manage project timelines, agendas, meeting recaps, activity reports, status trackers, and other account management responsibilities.
• Build strong relationships with clients, media contacts, and internal team members.
• Support new business initiatives and contribute to agency growth opportunities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience at a PR agency or in an in-house role
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience supporting media relations and earned media programs
• Experience developing media materials, executive communications, thought leadership content, or strategic communications programs
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling narratives
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly learn new industries, technologies, and business topics
• Curiosity and comfort with integrating AI tools into communications and workflows
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and communications research tools

Benefits & More

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
• Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and 401k (match) plan
• Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
• Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave
• Transit benefits
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Workplace flexibility
• On-site and off-site social gatherings

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $67,000 – $80,000. The salary of the applicant selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, internal equity, geography, relevant years of experience, certifications, skills, abilities of the selected applicant, and other job-related qualifications. In addition, a range of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available by the company.